New Online Shop!

In order to adapt to an international market

I have opened a new online shop at:

http://handmadebyzelpher.etsy.com

 

Click on the banner above to go directly

to the new shop launched today!

It will contain items currently stocked in the misi shop, though will cater more for the needs of the customised buyer.  The 'alchemy' facility allows customers to contact me more easily via email to specify the details of commissions or requests. 

                                                          Both shops will run alongside each other and new lines are coming soon - to include men's and children's jewellery!

On the left is a child's necklace made from a shrink plastic pendant on brown cord with a simple bead fastening.  The children's jewellery will be at child-friendly prices too!!!

Let me know what you think by leaving me your comments - and your customised orders! x

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Peace

 My theme for this season is ...

... which is the message on my most recent cards, suitable for Christmas or New Year, or simply a sentiment to share with loved ones - both near and far.

Jewellery

Translucent black bead with twisted silver wire on a 16" silver snake chain.

Necklace and earrings set made with elegant

clear silver-encased and frosted beads

Jewellery set with glass beads in shades of purple; necklace includes small silver beads, earrings have silver bow motif.

Large lime green glass bead with dragonfly

motif on lime green leather thong.

                 Necklace and earrings set made with tubular iridescent beads and small silver beads.

Chunky silver-coloured beads on black chain.

Elegant black silver-encased beads and small faceted beads make up this necklace and earrings set.

 

 Click on the banner below to visit the online shop:

zelpher.misi.co.uk

Crazy about clay!

I've had great fun this week making more jewellery from silver art clay and polymer clay - and was even able to combine both to create some really unique pieces.

This is a pair of silver leaf earrings - to complete the set along with the silver leaf necklace I made last week.

Here I have used the theme again, setting half of the leaf into silver polymer clay in the shape of a heart.

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This one is set into red clay. 

I've used some of my handmade beads to make some simple jewellery.

As a flower pendant on a necklace ...

... and a leaf charm on a bracelet.

Take a look at some of the other jewellery I've made recently:

Delicate glass beads in shades of green with small silver beads on silver wire.

Black beads in a variety of shapes with small

faceted beads on black wire.

  

Square shaped silver and green glass beads mixed with small frosted green beads on silver wire.

 

For great ideas for Christmas and

to see lots more jewellery, cards and crafts go to:

zelpher.misi.co.uk

Handmade beads ...

... by me!

Today I tried a new skill ... bead making, using polymer clay.  It was great fun and I managed to create a selection of beads with leaves, flowers, butterflies, spots, stripes and swirls.  It'll be interesting to see what jewellery and crafts I can create using my new beads and how many more I'll be inspired to make!  Watch this space and see ...



A new leaf!

 I have lots of new leaf designs awaiting production.

This one is a customised order and the largest I've made so far.

It took about 15g of silver and is 6 centimetres from bail to tip.

Come back soon and see some more ...

 Rave reviews!

From time to time it's useful to get feedback from others about my handmade items, the success of the blog and the online shop.  Appraisal from other crafters and professionals is particularly helpful for a relative newbie, so it's been great to get the following feedback from my peers far and wide:

"Nicely laid out blog that is easy to navigate. Clear photos and a good selection of jewelry and cards. I like that you have created earring and necklace sets. Easy to find the link to your online shop. Good luck with future sales!"  22.11.10

"Great talent displayed with the handmade products, they are at a quality well worth purchasing. Your website has good color schemes and product pictures make it easy to see what is being purchased. Good response speed with your website as well. Keep up the good work with your website and I wish the best of luck for you and your product sales." 22.11.10

"I love your site. Your blog is so fresh and bright, and your jewelry is beautiful. Keep up the awesome work!"  21.11.10

"Great blog posts that show a real passion for what you do - nice that there is a link to your misi shop where there is a wide variety of delightful products at very reasonable prices. I particularly like that you have not focused on one area but have spread your talents over a wider range. All the very best to you."  08.11.10

"Beautiful little site and shop! Wonderful hand made items, the bags are so cute. The colors are soft and go great with the products. Nice layout and it loads fast and navigation is quick! Great gift ideas! Much success!"  26.10.10

"Wow you have some nice jewellery here.  I like the spot on the front page where you can see what you have. Very good luck to you."  25.10.10

 Thanks to you all for these very

positive and encouraging comments!!!

To see more handmade jewellery, cards and crafts - go to:

at zelpher.misi.co.uk

Sweet inspiration

The thrill of being a child in a sweet shop was relived on a recent trip to restock my supply of beads.  There are so many lovely beads available, I was spoilt for choice.  Here are some recent designs:

This is a green metallic and glass bead necklace and earrings set

A blue and turquoise necklace and earrings set using elegant silver encased glass beads

A large purple glass bead with twisted wire

 

This is a popular silver and pale blue necklace and earrings set

I have had more requests for silver leaf pendants - so watch this space for some unique new designs!

To see more jewellery, cards and crafts visit:

zelpher.misi.co.uk

In the red!

There have been a number of customised orders this week.  One such order was placed by Juli who has rapidly become my best customer.  She has now ordered her 14th jewellery set - in red (to compliment all of the other coloured sets she has bought)!  So with Juli in mind, I have designed and created a whole range of red jewellery items:

Metallic and glass bead
earrings and necklace set

Glass bead and twisted red
wire on organza ribbon

  

Decorated glass bead and twisted
silver wire necklace and earrings



Jewellery set with large red ceramic
 bead and chunky black wooden beads



Necklace has semi precious ocean stone
and silver flower with matching earrings



Matching set with clear glass beads
and red twisted wire on organza ribbon



Other customised orders this week have included cards for children:



Here are a few more children's cards:

Go to the online shop at

zelpher.misi.co.uk

to see more jewellery, cards and crafts.

A recent re-stock of beads and findings means there will be lots more jewellery coming soon to the online shop and previewed here on the blog. So get your orders in before it all goes!!!

Colours of the day

The view from my window has inspired many of my jewellery designs recently.

I have produced four new silver leaf pendants.  Three of them can be seen here:



Silver leaf with round
emerald cubic zirconium





Silver leaf with square
garnet cubic zirconium



Silver leaf with oval
copper cubic zirconium

The fourth has found its way into my own jewellery collection!!!

Leaves - and flowers - also feature in my beaded jewellery pieces:

Brown glass bead necklace, bracelet and earrings set

Orange and red glass bead bracelet





You'll find these autumnal items - and many more - at zelpher.misi.co.uk